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June 23, 2022
25 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Sara-Lynn Reynolds, Todd M. Kobus, Laura Dee Dolan, Diana Holmes, Peter Blais, Richard J. Conti, Cathleen DeSimone, James J. DiLisio, Ty Waterman, Kelly Bennett, Michael A. Angelo
Absent: None
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Recess for committee meetings at 7:10 PM
To recess for committee meetings at 7:10 PM
From the minutes
“voted unanimously to recess for committee meetings at 7:10 PM.”
License Committee
Approve the application for a new Amusement Device License from Spooky Games, LLC at 9 North Main Street for a video game and coin pusher
To approve the application for a new Amusement Device License from Spooky Games, LLC at 9 North Main Street for a video game and coin pusher
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the application for a new Amusement Device License from Spooky Games, LLC at 9 North Main Street for a video game and coin pusher.”
Approve the application for a general license to purchase and sell used games, gaming accessories and collectibles from Spooky Games, LLC at 4 Park Street
To approve the application for a general license to purchase and sell used games, gaming accessories and collectibles from Spooky Games, LLC at 4 Park Street
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the application for a general license to purchase and sell used games, gaming accessories and collectibles from Spooky Games, LLC at 4 Park Street.”
Transfer $760.00 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-574010 (Water Enterprise Fund - Insurance) to pay automobile insurance endorsements
To transfer $760.00 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-574010 (Water Enterprise Fund - Insurance) to pay automobile insurance endorsements
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $760.00 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-574010 (Water Enterprise Fund - Insurance) to pay automobile insurance endorsements.”
Appropriate $315,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3573 - Park Street Sidewalk Construction to fund the first phase of new sidewalk outbound on Park Street f
To appropriate $315,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3573 - Park Street Sidewalk Construction to fund the first phase of new sidewalk outbound on Park Street from Briggs Corner to Wilmarth Street
Yes: Angelo, Bennett, DeSimone, DiLisio, Dolan, Holmes, Kobus, Reynolds, WatermanNo: Blais, Conti
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 2 nays (Blais and Conti nay) to appropriate $315,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3573 - Park Street Sidewalk Construction to fund the first phase of new sidewalk outbound on Park Street from Briggs Corner to Wilmarth Street.”
Approve the request of the Mayor to amend Vote # 21 of 12/21/21 to read: Appropriate $88,000.00 from Free Cash to Recreation Site Improvement for Pickleball Courts, Amenities and site improvements to be constructed at a
To approve the request of the Mayor to amend Vote # 21 of 12/21/21 to read: Appropriate $88,000.00 from Free Cash to Recreation Site Improvement for Pickleball Courts, Amenities and site improvements to be constructed at a location to be determined
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the request of the Mayor to amend Vote # 21 of 12/21/21 to read: Appropriate $88,000.00 from Free Cash to Recreation Site Improvement for Pickleball Courts, Amenities and site improvements to be constructed at a location to be determined.”
Approve the balance of $7,522.00 in unused funds, originally appropriated for "Remediation of Four Softball Infields at S.A. Veteran's Memorial Park", per Vote #29 on 12/7/21, be approved to be used for the construction
To approve the balance of $7,522.00 in unused funds, originally appropriated for "Remediation of Four Softball Infields at S.A. Veteran's Memorial Park", per Vote #29 on 12/7/21, be approved to be used for the construction of Pickleball courts in the city
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the balance of $7,522.00 in unused funds, originally appropriated for "Remediation of Four Softball Infields at S.A. Veteran's Memorial Park", per Vote #29 on 12/7/21, be approved to be used for the construction of Pickleball courts in the city.”
Approve the request of the Mayor that the balance of $3,485.00 in unused funds, originally appropriated for the "Conley and Poncin-Hewitt Basketball Courts" per Vote #16 on 11/16/21, be approved to be used for the constr
To approve the request of the Mayor that the balance of $3,485.00 in unused funds, originally appropriated for the "Conley and Poncin-Hewitt Basketball Courts" per Vote #16 on 11/16/21, be approved to be used for the construction of pickleball courts in the city
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the request of the Mayor that the balance of $3,485.00 in unused funds, originally appropriated for the "Conley and Poncin-Hewitt Basketball Courts" per Vote #16 on 11/16/21, be approved to be used for the construction of pickleball courts in the city.”
Strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF APRIL 19, 2022: To amend Sections 10.5-3A of the Parking Ordinance to add more reserved parking spots in the Mullaney Twins Parking Lot on South Main Street for the Larson Senior
To strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF APRIL 19, 2022: To amend Sections 10.5-3A of the Parking Ordinance to add more reserved parking spots in the Mullaney Twins Parking Lot on South Main Street for the Larson Senior Center
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF APRIL 19, 2022: To amend Sections 10.5-3A of the Parking Ordinance to add more reserved parking spots in the Mullaney Twins Parking Lot on South Main Street for the Larson Senior Center.”
Finance Committee
Approve a 36-month transportation services agreement with H&L Bloom with two (2) one-year renewals with the Attleboro Public Schools
To approve a 36-month transportation services agreement with H&L Bloom with two (2) one-year renewals with the Attleboro Public Schools
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve a 36-month transportation services agreement with H&L Bloom with two (2) one-year renewals with the Attleboro Public Schools.”
Transfer $1,000.00 from Account 11331000-524210 (Budget & Administration - Maintenance of Computers) to Account 11331000-558010 (Budget & Administration - Data Processing Supplies) to cover expenses for the remainder of
To transfer $1,000.00 from Account 11331000-524210 (Budget & Administration - Maintenance of Computers) to Account 11331000-558010 (Budget & Administration - Data Processing Supplies) to cover expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $1,000.00 from Account 11331000-524210 (Budget & Administration - Maintenance of Computers) to Account 11331000-558010 (Budget & Administration - Data Processing Supplies) to cover expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year.”
Appropriate $8,500 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12401000-585050 (Protective Inspection - Computer Software) to address the need for funds for permit softwar
To appropriate $8,500 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12401000-585050 (Protective Inspection - Computer Software) to address the need for funds for permit software upgrade
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $8,500 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12401000-585050 (Protective Inspection - Computer Software) to address the need for funds for permit software upgrade.”
Appropriate $15,523.51 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 2326 - Green Communities due to the rebates from National Grid and Eversource coming in at less than what w
To appropriate $15,523.51 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 2326 - Green Communities due to the rebates from National Grid and Eversource coming in at less than what was anticipated
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $15,523.51 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 2326 - Green Communities due to the rebates from National Grid and Eversource coming in at less than what was anticipated.”
Approve expending such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of the Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) Small Business Acceleration Grant through MassDevelopment in the amount of $50,000.00
To approve expending such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of the Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) Small Business Acceleration Grant through MassDevelopment in the amount of $50,000.00
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve expending such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of the Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) Small Business Acceleration Grant through MassDevelopment in the amount of $50,000.00.”
Declare the following Health Department Chairs as surplus and available for disposition: QUANTITY DESCRIPTION CONDITION 5 Office Chairs Poor
To declare the following Health Department Chairs as surplus and available for disposition: QUANTITY DESCRIPTION CONDITION 5 Office Chairs Poor
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to declare the following Health Department Chairs as surplus and available for disposition: QUANTITY DESCRIPTION CONDITION 5 Office Chairs Poor.”
Declare the following Auditing/Accounting furniture as surplus and available for disposition: Municipal Council Regular Meeting - June 21, 2022 Page 3 of 5 QUANTITY DESCRIPTION CONDITION 1 Office Chair Poor
To declare the following Auditing/Accounting furniture as surplus and available for disposition: Municipal Council Regular Meeting - June 21, 2022 Page 3 of 5 QUANTITY DESCRIPTION CONDITION 1 Office Chair Poor
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to declare the following Auditing/Accounting furniture as surplus and available for disposition: Municipal Council Regular Meeting - June 21, 2022.”
Approve expending the $5,000 in funding from MassDevelopment to commission a study for the partial restoration of the East Attleboro Academy building and approve the accompanying project any future grant amendments
To approve expending the $5,000 in funding from MassDevelopment to commission a study for the partial restoration of the East Attleboro Academy building and approve the accompanying project any future grant amendments
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve expending the $5,000 in funding from MassDevelopment to commission a study for the partial restoration of the East Attleboro Academy building and approve the accompanying project any future grant amendments.”
Approve the appointment of Kevin Smith, 85 Steeplechase Circle, Attleboro to fill an unexpired term on the Historical Commission as an alternate member
To approve the appointment of Kevin Smith, 85 Steeplechase Circle, Attleboro to fill an unexpired term on the Historical Commission as an alternate member
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the appointment of Kevin Smith, 85 Steeplechase Circle, Attleboro to fill an unexpired term on the Historical Commission as an alternate member.”
Approve the expenditure of grant funds in the amount of $16,054. by the Council on Aging from the Community Development Block Grant and approve the expenditure plus any further grant amendments
To approve the expenditure of grant funds in the amount of $16,054. by the Council on Aging from the Community Development Block Grant and approve the expenditure plus any further grant amendments
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the expenditure of grant funds in the amount of $16,054. by the Council on Aging from the Community Development Block Grant and approve the expenditure plus any further grant amendments.”
Approve the expending of funds by the Council on Aging for expenditure during FY2023 and also approve any further grant amendments regarding the award of the FY2023 Regional SHINE Grant in the amount of $93,259
To approve the expending of funds by the Council on Aging for expenditure during FY2023 and also approve any further grant amendments regarding the award of the FY2023 Regional SHINE Grant in the amount of $93,259
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the expending of funds by the Council on Aging for expenditure during FY2023 and also approve any further grant amendments regarding the award of the FY2023 Regional SHINE Grant in the amount of $93,259.”
Call for a public hearing on August 16, 2022 to discuss the following amendment proposal for section 7-9 as follows: Strike existing sections 7-9.1 and 7-9.2 and replace with: 7-9.1 Except to comply with the provisions o
To call for a public hearing on August 16, 2022 to discuss the following amendment proposal for section 7-9 as follows: Strike existing sections 7-9.1 and 7-9.2 and replace with: 7-9.1 Except to comply with the provisions of Sections 7-6 and 7-7 for the storage and collection of solid waste, no person shall place, throw, discharge or discard, or cause to be placed, thrown, discharged or discarded, trash, bottles or cans, refuse, rubbish, garbage, debris, scrap or waste of any kind on any public land or on property of another. 7-9.2 Whoever violates any provision of this ordinance shall be liable for a fine as provided below, said penalty to be assessed in accordance with the noncriminal disposition process provided in Section 21D of Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously to call for a public hearing on August 16, 2022 to discuss the following amendment proposal for section 7-9 as follows: Strike existing sections 7-9.1 and 7-9.2 and replace with: 7-9.1 Except to comply with the provisions of Sections 7-6 and 7-7 for the storage and collection of solid waste, no person shall place, throw, discharge or discard, or cause to be placed, thrown, discharged or discarded, trash, bottles or cans, refuse, rubbish, garbage, debris, scrap or waste of any kind on any public land or on property of another. 7-9.2 Whoever violates any provision of this ordinance shall be liable for a fine as provided below, said penalty to be assessed in accordance with the noncriminal disposition process provided in Section 21D of Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended.”
Public Safety Committee
Amend*(by adding language) vote #13 of June 21, 2022: 13
To amend*(by adding language) vote #13 of June 21, 2022: 13
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to amend*(by adding language) vote #13 of June 21, 2022: 13.”
Approve the water fee of $5.51 per 100 c.f. This is a $0.41 increase from Fiscal Year 2022. *This rate applies to consumption on and after July 1, 2022
To approve the water fee of $5.51 per 100 c.f. This is a $0.41 increase from Fiscal Year 2022. *This rate applies to consumption on and after July 1, 2022
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the water fee of $5.51 per 100 c.f. This is a $0.41 increase from Fiscal Year 2022. *This rate applies to consumption on and after July 1, 2022.”
Amend*(by adding language) vote #14 of June 21, 2022: 14
To amend*(by adding language) vote #14 of June 21, 2022: 14
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to amend*(by adding language) vote #14 of June 21, 2022: 14.”
Approve the wastewater fee of $10.20 and $11.10 per 100 c.f. for residential and industrial, respectively
To approve the wastewater fee of $10.20 and $11.10 per 100 c.f. for residential and industrial, respectively
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the wastewater fee of $10.20 and $11.10 per 100 c.f. for residential and industrial, respectively.”
From the official minutes kept by the Attleboro City Clerk (agendas and minutes). From the Attleboro Municipal Council’s official minutes, posted in the city’s Agenda Center. We check every count against the Councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: BallotReady candidate profiles (from the candidates). James DiLisio and Laura Dolan: from their candidate statements on DoubleACS, Attleboro’s access TV (DiLisio 2025, Dolan 2017). Former councilors without a photo show initials.
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